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Keep guards in place
and in working order.
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Never leave tool
running unattended.
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Compressed air only.
Only use clean, dry and regulated compressed air at no more than 90
PSI to power this tool. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or any other bottled gas as a power
source for this tool.
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Use proper size and type
air pressure line and fittings.
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Use air hoses rated
for safe operation of the tool.
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Make sure the hose
is free of obstructions or snags. Entangled hoses can cause loss of
balance or footing.
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For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician.
Note: Performance of the compressor (if powered by line voltage) may vary depending on
variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Additional Safety Warnings
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Repetitive motions or exposure to vibration may be harmful to your hands and arms.
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When wearing gloves to operate the Air Needle Scaler, make sure that the gloves do not
interfere with operating the trigger. Test your gloves with the trigger before attaching the unit to
an air source.
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Never start the tool unless you have a firm grip with both hands and you are positioned at your
workpiece or area.
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Before using the Air Needle Scaler, know what is directly underneath the work area or
workpiece.
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The Air Needle Scaler can quickly penetrate material. If working directly on the ground, make
sure you are not directly above shallow cables, lines, or pipes.
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Never point the tool or the air hose (not included) at anyone.
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Keep your finger away from the trigger until you are ready to work.
Operation
Set Up
Fig. 1
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You will need to prepare a 1/4" air connector (sold separately) to connect to the Air Inlet. First,
wrap the 1/4" air connector (not included) with pipe thread seal tape before connecting to a
Air Source Hose (not included).
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Attach air hose to the Air Inlet on the Air Needle Scaler. Note: If you are not using an
automatic oiler system, before operation, add a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil to the airline
connection. Add a few drops more after each hour of continual use.
